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Higgs Boson

Durham, US · Founded 2016 · North Carolina corporation · 1 known investors

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Higgs Boson Health builds healthcare engagement and clinical trial management platforms, including tools for full-circle clinical trial management, custom voice-based AI agents, white-label digital therapy companions, and patient education across the care pathway. Its products serve healthcare systems, research teams, medical device companies, and pharma therapy providers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Founders & leadership

Higgs Boson was founded in 2016 by Nandan Lad, Ziad Gellad, and Rajeev Dharmapurikar.

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Nandan LadCo-FounderNandan Lad is a neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University, where he directs the Division of Functional Neurosurgery & Neurorestoration and serves as Vice Chair of Innovation. He co-founded Higgs Boson Health, which develops digital health platforms including clinical trial management and AI-powered patient engagement tools for healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies.
ZGZiad Gellad
Ziad GelladCo-Founder & Chief Medical OfficerZiad Gellad is a physician and co-founder & Chief Medical Officer of Higgs Boson Health, bringing background in healthcare administration, clinical research, and innovation.
RDRajeev Dharmapurikar
Rajeev DharmapurikarCofounder, CEO2017–2026Cofounder and CEO of Higgs Boson Health, Rajeev Dharmapurikar has built companies across product, operations, and business development, and led teams at large enterprises on complex initiatives. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Surgical Autonomy Program at Duke University's Department of Neurosurgery.

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$820K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2018

▶$350KraisedNov 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JOSEPH A. KNIGHTExecutive Officer
  • SHIVANAND P. LADDirector
  • RAJEEV DHARMAPURIKARExecutive Officer, Director
  • ZIAD GELLADDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$350K
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, North Carolina, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$470KraisedJan 2017 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nandan LadDirector, Promoter
  • Ziad GelladDirector, Promoter
  • Rajeev DharmapurikarDirector, Promoter
  • Joseph KnightPromoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$470K
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, North Carolina, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Higgs Boson do?
Higgs Boson Health builds healthcare engagement and clinical trial management platforms, including tools for full-circle clinical trial management, custom voice-based AI agents, white-label digital therapy companions, and patient education across the care pathway. Its products serve healthcare systems, research teams, medical device companies, and pharma therapy providers.
Who founded Higgs Boson?
Higgs Boson was founded by Nandan Lad, Ziad Gellad, Rajeev Dharmapurikar in 2016.
Who are Higgs Boson's investors?
Higgs Boson's investors include Medblue.
How much funding has Higgs Boson raised?
Higgs Boson has disclosed $820K raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Higgs Boson headquartered?
Higgs Boson is headquartered in Durham, US.